<ul><li>The age-old taboo against revealing your salary is deeply ingrained in both fear of employer reprisal and social norms, making it difficult to break.</li><li>Increasing pay transparency through laws and advocacy has gained momentum in recent years, particularly among younger generations and anti-discrimination advocates.</li><li>Despite the implementation of pay transparency laws in many states, companies continue to muzzle workers through informal discouragement or formal rules against discussing salaries.</li><li>Surprisingly, a significant number of workers still support pay secrecy, highlighting the need for stronger enforcement, awareness, and a shift in employer attitudes towards transparency.</li></ul>

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